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Meteorologists' Observations on the Weather

Many Record High Temperatures Set Monday Across the United States

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The persistent flow of warm air across the country associated with the barrage of Pacific storms slamming the West Coast produced widespread record warm temperatures on Monday. Some examples, showing the huge area of record warmth:

Traverse City, Michigan - all-time December high of 64

Lamoni, Iowa - all-time December high of 68

Rockford, Illinois - all-time December high of 69

Ottumwa, Iowa - all-time December high of 71

Springfield, Illinois - all-time December high of 74

Fort Smith, AR - 80°

Springfield, MO - 74°

Joplin, MO - 73°

Wichita, KS - 72°

Washington, DC - 71°

Indianapolis, IN - 69°

Wilmington, DE - 68°

Milwaukee, WI - 65°

Albuquerque, NM - 65°

Observed Monday Highs...star indicates record high temperature for the date: